A judge has ruled state officials can’t force pharmacists to dispense the so-called “morning-after” pill.
A judge has ruled state officials can’t force pharmacists to dispense the so-called "morning-after" pill. Two Illinois pharmacists won the temporary restraining order in Sangamon County Circuit Court on Friday. They claim a 2005 order from former Gov. Rod Blagojevich that they must dispense such pills violates state law prohibiting enforcement of health care decisions over religious objections. The pill reduces the chance of pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of sex. The pharmacists believe it’s tantamount to abortion. The Supreme Court ruled in December that a circuit court had to hear arguments in the case. A hearing could be held in June. ______ Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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